Enrollment
497
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Boise, ID
Riverglen Jr High School
Federal NCES profile for Riverglen Jr High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 160036000632
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverglen Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools.
- #61 of 65
- schools in Boise · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Idaho
- 20.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverglen Jr High School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. Computed live against every Idaho school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverglen Jr High School ranks #61 of 65 schools in Boise, ID.
School address
District: Boise Independent District · Idaho
NCES ID 160036000632 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
40.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.4:1
vs 17.1:1 Idaho avg
-27% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
20.7%
vs 29.3% Idaho avg
-29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverglen Jr High School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverglen Jr High School
Riverglen Jr High School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Boise, Idaho, enrolling 497 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Idaho schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 20.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 497 puts it in the larger third of Idaho schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 775 scored Idaho schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Idaho schools statewide, it ranks #182, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 45/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 497 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students) and Borah Senior High School (1,308 students) alongside Riverglen Jr High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverglen Jr High School compares
Riverglen Jr High School on the metrics families compare, against Idaho and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 27% | 17.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 20.7% | ▼ 29% | 29.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 497 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
497
Bigger than 61% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
20.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% below the Idaho average of 29.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 17% in Idaho - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,278
per pupil, district-wide
- above Idaho avg of $11,939
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 497 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 25 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.4%
Hispanic or Latino 15.5%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.8%
Asian 2.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 72.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.7, Riverglen Jr High School is more mixed than the Idaho school average of 36.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Boise Independent District, which includes Riverglen Jr High School.
$12,278
Per student
+3%
vs Idaho
Avg $11,939
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 45.0%
State 43.1%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Riverglen Jr High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boise Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Borah Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Timberline High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capital Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverglen Jr High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,512
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,308
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,307
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,170
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 886
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Idaho, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~497 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Riverglen Jr High School
How many students attend Riverglen Jr High School?
Riverglen Jr High School has 497 students enrolled. It is a public school in Boise, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverglen Jr High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverglen Jr High School is 12.4:1, which is 27% lower than the Idaho average of 17.1:1 and 21% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverglen Jr High School?
20.7% of students at Riverglen Jr High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Idaho average of 29.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverglen Jr High School?
The largest demographic group at Riverglen Jr High School is White at 72.4% of enrollment, in Boise, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverglen Jr High School?
Riverglen Jr High School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverglen Jr High School rank among schools in Boise?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverglen Jr High School ranks #61 of 65 schools in Boise, ID. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Boise on the city page.
Is Riverglen Jr High School a good school?
Riverglen Jr High School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Idaho schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Boise Independent District?
Besides Riverglen Jr High School, Boise Independent District also operates Boise Senior High School (1,512 students), Borah Senior High School (1,308 students), and Timberline High School (1,307 students). See the Boise Independent District district page for the complete list.
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